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Entries for January 2026

Youth Ministry Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsals - It's Not Too Late to Join!
Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsals Rehearsals will be 6:00-8:00pm at St. Bernard Church Every Sunday through March 29 (except Superbowl Sunday—February 8) We have many roles to fill and need actors, narrators, and a behind-the-scenes crew—there is a part for everyone! Particip...

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Palms to Ashes

Posted on January 29, 2026 in: General News

Palms to Ashes
If you have blessed palms, please bring them to either church by Monday, February 16th so they may be burned for Ash Wednesday (February 18th). At St. Bernard containers will be left in the vestibules. At St. Matthew a container will be left at the entrance to the church hall.  

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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on January 28, 2026 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Thursday, February 12th from 9:30 to 11:30am in the St. Bernard Church Hall We would love for you join us for an enjoyable morning of knitting/crocheting & fellowship. All are welcome. For more information or to request a prayer shawl, lap robe, o...

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Blessing of the Throats -  January 31st & February 1st
In honor of St. Blaise, whose feast day is February 3rd, we will be blessing throats after all Masses at both St. Matthew and St. Bernard this weekend. Through this blessing we pray for the intercession of St. Blaise to protect us from illnesses of the throat and all other illnesses. We...

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Did You Miss Mass Last Weekend Due to the Snow?
Please be generous in making up your Offertory and consider enrolling in Online Giving on our website. Click here to sign up for online giving!  

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Volunteers Needed for the Funeral Hospitality Ministry
We are looking for volunteers to setup, maintain buffets, and clean up after family funeral receptions in the halls at both churches. The shifts are split up as follows:  setup/maintain buffet and maintain buffet/clean up. This helps to keep the your time at a minimum. This is a beautiful minis...

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Prayer Intention Travel Journal

Posted on January 25, 2026 in: General News

Prayer Intention Travel Journal
While journeying through Poland, the young adults on pilgrimage will be carrying a travel journal. You are welcome to add your prayer intentions for us to carry to sites related to Polish saints. The journal will be located in the back entrance to St. Matthew Church or the elevator entrance to St. B...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Masses starting 10:00am or later on Sunday, January 25th have been cancelled
Due to the impeding storm, which is forecast to start in our area around 10:00am tomorrow, we have cancelled the following Masses on Sunday, January 25th: 10:00am at St. Bernard 10:30am at St. Matthew (no live stream) Noon at St. Bernard We will be live streaming the 4:00pm ...

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Youth of the Year Award -  Deadline Line to Apply is February 1st
The Knights of Columbus Councils 4122 and 6626 are seeking nominations for the Youth of the Year Award. All parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish should encourage any High School Senior who serves their parish, school, and community to apply. Applicants should share their interests and achievemen...

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Save the date for Vacation Bible School 2026!
July 13th-17th 9am-Noon St. Bernard Parish Center Open to children in grades K-6 during the 2026/2027 school year  

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Third Friday Adoration - January

Posted on January 13, 2026 in: General News

Third Friday Adoration - January
We gather on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month to adore our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This is a great opportunity for peaceful reflection, personal prayer or just relaxing in Jesus’ presence, speaking, and listening to him. Our next Adorations are scheduled for: Third Fri...

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Mass Intention Offerings & Guidelines
As directed by the diocese, offerings for Mass Intentions, weekday and weekend, will now be $15. Sanctuary Lamp offerings (lit from Sunday-Saturday) will continue to be $25. Click here to request a Mass or Sanctuary Lamp (Memorial) intention. If you need assistance, please contact Cheryl Caban...

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Church Offices Closed - Monday, January 19th
All Church offices will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. If you need assistance, please leave a message at:         St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 or       ...

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Join the Diocese on an Overnight Pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life
Join our Bishop in representing our Norwich Diocese by peacefully and joyfully witnessing to the sanctity of all human life, and the beauty and dignity of every human person. We begin with a Mass for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich on Thursday, ...

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Young Adult Spirituality Discussion
Please join the Young Adult Ministry (ages 21-40) in discussing spirituality through Flannery O'Connor.  Wednesdays at 7:15pm January 7th - February 11th in the St. Bernard Parish Center Email yam@cath-comm.org for more details.

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Young Adult Poland Pilgrimage

Posted on January 03, 2026 in: General News

Young Adult Poland Pilgrimage
Travel through the lives of three modern saints! Open to young adults ages 21-40 Click here to learn more Interested in supporting this pilgrimage? Donate here!

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Volunteers Needed for Children's Liturgy of the Word at St. Matthew Church
Please Consider Volunteering for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Ministry at St. Matthew Church. We offer CLW during the 10:30am Mass on Sundays for kids who have not yet received their First Holy Communion. We are looking for volunteers who can share their time once a mont...

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We are Looking for Baskets

Posted on January 01, 2026 in: General News

We are Looking for Baskets
For the past year, the Evangelization Ministry has been delivering Welcome Baskets to the new parishioners in our church community. These baskets include a tea towel, Trappist Monastery jam, a cross, a BSP candle and literature about the parish. We have delivered over 60 baskets so far this year! ...

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